[Elsie]

What's important is that Luther's doctrine of "the Bible alone," as the sole rule of faith, isn't biblical.

And the RCC's 'tradition' IS??

You guys want it both ways; but Homie don't play dat.

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

A classic example of a philosophy that appears simple at first, yet becomes incoherent under close examination and study, is Luther's man-made tradition of "the Bible alone," as the sole rule of faith.

At first glance, Luther's dogma seems clear and simple. But after examining Luther's tradition, one finds that it's self-contradictory, since it isn't biblical.

Moreover, the doctrine presupposes the validity of Luther's canon of Scripture, and his authority to determine the canon of Scripture. Was Luther infallible?

Protestants need to stand back, and try to read Scripture objectively, without presupposing Luther's doctrinal tradition. Reading Scripture objectively is difficult for everyone, since we all approach Scripture with presuppositions. Regardless, doing so will expose the incoherence of Luther's central doctrine.